Florida: Kissimmee-St. Cloud, Family Vacation Ideas - Old Town, Horseback Riding, and a SkyCoaster..
Experience the thrilling excitement of a Friday night rodeo, glide across a river of grass in an open airboat, saunter tropical trails on horseback, visit a working cattle ranch or nature preserve. Catch an up-close view of an alligator, egret, or other exotic Florida wildlife. Perhaps even see an American bald eagle. A local tradition that is purely for fun -the Friday Night Cruise features cars from the 70s and 80s, the best of each decade. Choose Kissimmee as your Florida family vacation base and share the fun stuff with your kids.
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Florida: Kissimmee, Family Vacation Ideas - Hike, Ride a Horse and Get Face to Face with a Gator.
Create a field trip for the whole family and begin in Central Florida. In addition to theme park thrills, Kissimmee offers visitors plenty of unforgettable “real Florida” adventures to make any family vacation or holiday getaway super. Imagine watching alligators, skimming to marsh on an airboat, seeing a working cattle ranch, taking a sunset cruise, horseback riding and feeding goats. It’s easy to find something new each day like a never ending field trip with the kids - the perfect reason to choose Kissimmee as your Florida family vacation base.
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Florida: Orlando, Holiday Inn Nick Hotel - Prepare to Be Slimed.
I waited for what seemed like an eternity knowing that when the shouting stopped I would feel the slime. I knew my two grandchildren along with their grandfather had joined the voices chanting, "Slime! Slime! Slime!” Making memories takes work and soon I would have bragging rights. I clenched my jaw, closed my eyes and held my breath; the cool green slime dripped from my chin and oozed down my back.
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Florida: Kissimmee, Secretly Wild and Simply Splendid.
Tranquil and welcoming, Lake Tohopekaliga glistened under the mid-morning sun as our group cautiously assembled on the Boggy Creek Airboat dock. Embarking took only minutes as we filed past the young captain, received headsets to protect our ears and stepped aboard. The sun felt comfortably warm; a gentle breeze offered by the lake was ideal; the iridescent white clouds above reflected their demeanor along the water’s edge; it was a million dollar day perfect for an airboat adventure.
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Florida: Orlando, Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights.
From chilling new haunted houses designed to frighten even the bravest guests to scare zones with no escape, Universal Orlando Resort is preparing for its most intense Halloween Horror Nights event in its 16-year history. The event will be the most chilling in the event’s history and will feature new haunted houses, more intense scare zones, especially themed shows, and hundreds of gruesome “scare-actors.”
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Florida: Lake Buena Vista, On Safari at Disney.
Whispering winds sweep across the balmy, Africa-like plain, a peaceful sanctuary at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge. From balconies overlooking the savannahs, hotel guests marvel as creatures large and small roam the grasses, forage for food and play in harmony.
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Florida: Orlando, Get Into Pages of Dr. Seuss’ Classics.
Children and their parents at Universal’s Islands of Adventure theme park can immerse themselves in the world of Dr. Seuss and his famous stories on the new “High In The Sky Seuss Trolley Train Ride” located in – and above – Seuss Landing. It is the only place in the world where visitors can experience a whimsical world in which Dr. Seuss’ classics come to life on an entire island dedicated to Dr. Seuss and his beloved stories and characters.
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Florida: Lake Buena Vista, Magical Gatherings at Disney World.
Think of all the people who make you the happiest and imagine being with them right now. What would it be like? In no time, you'll be telling old stories; making up new ones; laughing until it hurts and feeling like everything is right. But in the real world, how often can any of us make these moments actually come to life? Walt Disney World® Resort is celebrating the special magic that happens when friends and family gather together - Magical Gatherings™.
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Florida: Lake Buena Vista, Surf, Dive or Fish at Disney.
Guests who really want to plunge into the water for fun discover they can surf, snorkel, water ski and scuba dive at Walt Disney World Resort. The water fun also includes the chance to captain a variety of rental craft, go on a private bass fishing excursion, and even parasail.
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Florida: Orlando, SeaWorld Sleepovers.
The idea of a sleepover is to have fun after the sun sets. Ask any kid and you will learn the obvious, the sleeping part is not as important as the location and the fun factor. SeaWorld has a way for parents to sleepover with their kids and for at least one night – be a kid again and get in on the fun.
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Florida: Orlando, SeaWorld Has Beluga Connection.
Now guests to SeaWorld Orlando can enter the chilly waters of the beluga whale during the newest activity option the “Beluga Interaction Program” an immersive adventure, joins “Sharks Deep Dive” and “Marine Mammal Keeper Experience” in offering unforgettable animal encounters.
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Florida: Orlando, New Ways to Have Fun.
Knowing what’s new and fun makes planning the next family vacation a little easier. Still dominating the vacation scene Disney World, SeaWorld and Universal Studios but Orlando offers oodles of one-of-a-kind fun additions to any family getaway. Imagine the unexpected and it can be found in Orlando.
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Florida: Lake Buena Vista, Regal Sun Resort.
It’s all about location and this resort has a great spot for a family vacation. So what, you may be thinking? First off, it is just a short walk to Downtown Disney and the Resort provides complimentary access to all of Disney's realm. As an extra bonus, book a vacation package and get a Florida-style Piccadilly Picnic.
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